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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1945

Page

8

Tito Aims to Use Force in Trieste Dispute

British and American diplomats draft protest notes to Yugoslavia over Marshal Tito's apparent plan to seize Trieste and adjacent Istrian areas by force. Tito claims most inhabitants in disputed zones are Yugoslavs and asserts liberation gains. Western capitals pledge firm action despite sympathy for Yugoslav claims.

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German leadership and Pearl Harbor era misdirections

A chaotic 1941 dispatch describes Piberius Grays proposing land distribution, Dietrich in Berlin declaring the Red Army annihilated, and Hitler coordinating a high profile push toward Tokyo as Japan and the U S murky strategic moves swirl. The report hints at wartime feints and secret cash flows shaping Pearl Harbor era actions.

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Shortage Of Fuel Stuns Hitler In Pacific War Talk

Fragmentary report describes German and Japanese wartime fuel concerns and technology claims. It notes German skepticism about Japanese periscope devices and undersea propulsion, with discussion of “electros” and “sehonikels” possibly aiding U boats. Mentions Hitler and Tokyo’s stance, plus doubts about sinking American battleships.

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Yank Officer Liberated From Nazi Camp

The son of Mrs. George J. Kirkpatrick, 102% Sacrament street, identified as Liew Woo Kirkpatrick, 24, was liberated from Moosburg Germany where he had been held at Stalag Lask 7A and later Stalag 11. The family received word that he was freed and expected to return home soon. He was commissioned January 13, 1993, after previously working in the electric parts department of Hort Sany Hoviston.

Liew. Woo. Kirkpatrick George J. Kirkpatrick Sacrament Sireet Stalag Lask 7A Moosburg Germany Stalag Datt Uae Gentenant Kirkpatrick Hort Sany Hoviston

Being Late Saves Life Of Sergeant

The story recounts Sergeant Robert Yoder narrowly avoiding death due to tardiness. A minute late, he nearly boarded two torpedoed transports and an army C47 crash, then missed departure from Puerto Rico in 1942 while awaiting deployment with his Puerto Rican wife at 110 Culberson Street.

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Wartime survivor Yoder wanders through peril and voyage

A 26 year old sergeant, Bob Yoder, endured multiple near deaths during World War II. He dodged capture, boarded a small cargo ship after a dog incident, and survived a Nazi submarine attack that sank a troop ship. He has served in many Caribbean and Latin American locales and across the Atlantic theater. His wife Lite Maria, daughter of a Puerto Rican sugar planter, hopes to return to Puerto Rico with him post discharge.

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Returned Wet Shot in Head George Irvin Beatson

George Irvin Beatson an eight year battle infantry division soldier recently back from Europe spent a furlough in Nacogdoches where he reportedly encountered a man in a public place. A companion and the assailant fired twice at close range wounding Beatson with a head and forehead flesh wound while an army ambulance transported him to a hospital.

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Parry Humphreys Rites Pending

Obituary notice states Parry Humphreys of Nidan family members include widow Mrs Berths Clava Humphreyss three daughters Misses Jena Agnes and Mrs W R Walker two sons Byron A Sanny W M Humphreys and a Camp Perks relative and mother Mrs Party Humphreys St Uvalde address noted. Funeral arrangements mention Veale and Fort Sant Houston area.

Puneet Patty Humphreys Nidan Byron Humphreys A. Sanny Fort Sant Houston W. M. Humphreys Camp Perks Clif Party -Humphreys Uvalde

Okinawa Death Toll Confirms Heavy Allied Losses

Postwar casualtyTotals reveal US Army Navy and Marine losses across Pacific theaters. Okinawa figures show thousands killed wounded and missing including 4458 navy and marine deaths 14 248 wounded and 2118 missing through May 9. Other fronts list Philippines Marianas Marshalls and Guadalcanal casualties with high Japanese losses and POW counts. Memorial Day courthouse closure noted for Wednesday May 30.

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ATC to Unveil Secret Operations Open Day Listed

Washington May 18 Secret operations of the Army Air Transport Command will be shown to the public next Sunday in connection with the War Loan drive and ATC fourth birthday. General Harold L. George commanding ATC and Ted R. Gamble director of the treasury war finance division announced all domestic ATC bases will be open for the day to public inspection.

Washington Army Ott Transport Command ATC Harold L. George Ted R. Gamble Watione Treasury War

Roundup of Quisling Activity in Norway Reported

Violent incidents across Norway prompt police roundups as collaborators hide on rooftops and flee with security troops. No casualties reported. Other towns report similar brushes. Norwegian bar demands fair trials for Norwegians accused of quisling activities.

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